{"id":1752,"date":"2026-04-19T21:12:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T17:42:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefibro-lupusbutterfly.com\/?page_id=1752"},"modified":"2026-05-01T00:55:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T21:25:05","slug":"exercising-with-chronic-pain","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thefibro-lupusbutterfly.com\/?page_id=1752","title":{"rendered":"Exercising with Chronic Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Exercise is the last thing anyone wants to read about, right? Of course, right!\u00a0<\/h3>\n

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Well, since January of 2024, I have successfully exercised 5-6 days per week. Some days I can only do floor stretches; some days I may be able to add weights and some days I can ride an Air Dyne bike for 2-6 miles or walk the treadmill for a mile or two and, in nice weather, walk 2 miles outside.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Some days I can only get out of bed and rummage my way through the day. But every day I pray to God and thank Him for another day and ask Him to help me get through it.\u00a0<\/h3>\n

To begin my exercise journey, I bought a 1″ yoga mat <\/a>to do my floor stretches. I have found a 1″ helps my knees better than a half inch, but that’s just me. I also broke my Coccyx in two places in April of 2024, making exercise and stretches even harder, but I kept going! (Please don’t ask how<\/em> I broke my Coccyx…let’s just say I will NEVER<\/em> sit on an exercise ball again… ).<\/p>\n

I also invested in some light hand weights<\/a>. These were Amazon Basics weights <\/a>and I got a variety of weight sizes. I also ordered over-the-door arm bands<\/a> and resistance leg bands<\/a>. These things were not necessary, but I felt they were essential to my health, low in cost and would be used. I bought a rack<\/a> to house all the equipment and I was ready to go!! (See picture below)\"\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2024, after 6 months of consecutive floor exercises (and a broken bum) I decided to invest in a Home Gym<\/a>. (see picture below) I have continued to use this gym 5-6x each week. I do less weight and more reps per session to help me build up strength. \"\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

**Note that all links above are Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click on and purchase any equipment through my site, I will get a small percentage of the item at NO ADDITIONAL COST to you.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Please check back to this page for updates on exercises and tips to work out with Chronic Pain.<\/h3>\n

Spending time in front of a computer wreaks havoc on my body, so this page may take some time to complete!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Thank you for your understanding and God Bless!\"\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Exercise is the last thing anyone wants to read about, right? Of course, right!\u00a0 Well, since January of 2024, I have successfully exercised 5-6 days per week. 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